Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans, 22nd Match Prediction PSL 2026
The 22nd match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 will see two strong teams, Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans. This match will be held at the National Stadium in Karachi and it is a very important match for both the teams in their race to make it to the playoffs. As the tournament progresses, the importance of each match increases and this match is no exception.
Peshawar Zalmi is led by Babar Azam, who is considered one of the best batsmen in the world. The team's main strength is their top order batting, where Babar Azam builds the innings steadily and the other batters try to play aggressively. Young wicketkeeper batsmen like Mohammad Haris have the ability to score runs quickly, which can give the team a good start in the powerplay. However, the big challenge for them is the consistency of the bowling unit, as they sometimes fail to block runs under pressure.
On the other hand, Multan Sultans are playing as a well-balanced team this season. Led by captain Ashton Turner, the team is giving strong performances in both the batting and bowling departments. Experienced batsmen like Steve Smith work to keep the innings going, while opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan tries to score quick runs. In addition, wicketkeeper batsmen like Josh Phillip and all-rounders like Mohammad Nawaz have further strengthened the team. Their spin attack, especially due to Tabraiz Shamsi, can create a lot of pressure for the opposition in the middle overs.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans, Playing XI:Peshawar Zalmi:
Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Mohammad Haris, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Farhan Yousaf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Multan Sultans:
Steven Smith, Sahibzada Farhan, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram.
The most important battle in the Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans match could be between Babar Azam vs Multan's pace attack and Shamsi vs Zalmi's middle order batsmen. The batting and finishing performance in the last overs could also play a big role in deciding the outcome of the match.
The pitch at Karachi's National Stadium is usually batting-friendly but gradually becomes more conducive to spinners. So the team batting first will be looking to score big, and a score between 170 and 190 runs could be competitive.
The match is likely to be a close one, but Multan Sultans may have a slight edge due to their current form and balance. However, if Peshawar Zalmi can get their top order off to a good start, they can turn the match around at any time. An exciting and close contest is expected in the end.
Source: Bhalobet